Charming Mother's Day gifts under $50

Facials don’t have to mean an expensive day at the spa. Treat mom to a luxurious instant facial she can experience in the comfort of home. This mask is made with detoxifying clay and a secret ingredient that’s authentically Canadian — maple syrup.

Province Apothecary Detoxifying + Clarifying Clay Mask, $18, thedetoxmarket.ca.

Show mom you appreciate her with this limited edition and trendy tee. The price is slightly over $50, but this gift is for a good cause — J. Crew will donate 10 percent of the proceeds to an organization that empowers young girls. 

Prinkshop for J. Crew “mama” T-shirt, $52.50, jcrew.com.

This cute passport holder is the perfect gift for the mom who's a jet-setter.

Wild at Heart Passport Holder, US $24, anthropologie.com.

Cooking should be a delight, not a chore. Here’s a cookbook brought to you by the indie magazine and podcast of the same name. With over 100 recipes and stories from celebrated women in the food industry, the foodie mom will surely love it.

Cherry Bombe: The Cookbook by Kerry Diamond & Claudia Wu, $34.55, chapters.indigo.ca.

If you’re planning to take mom for high tea on Mother’s Day, you’ll want to get her a gift to remember the occasion. Treat mom to this vintage teacup and saucer that’s simply luxurious.

Rose Confetti Vintage Teacup & Saucer Boxed Set, US $29.99, royalalbert.com.

Speaking of tea, we bet mom won’t be able to resist this set of 12 loose leaf teas. David’sTea has created pampering and relaxing blends ideal for “me time.” Pick up a box for mom (and maybe one for you too).

Get Pampered Tea Gift Set, $26, davidstea.com.

Spring may be here, but the evenings still have a chill. Mom will thank you for this cozy cotton blanket perfect for evenings on the patio. Plus, it comes in two colours so you can choose the one that best complements her outdoor décor. 

CANVAS Striped Outdoor Throw, $19.99, canadiantire.ca.

Give mom the gift of a sunny glow for Mother’s Day — no sunbathing required. This award-winning palette features a bronzer, highlighter, and blush.

Lise Watier Havana Trio Glow, $46, lisewatier.com.

This sleek stainless steel water bottle is super popular right now, and with good reason — not only does it look fabulous, but it also keeps water cold all day long.

S’well Cattleya Water Bottle, $45, chapters.indigo.ca.

This is not your typical candle. Made with GMO-free soy wax and scented with organic essential oils, this all-natural candle is just right for the mom who appreciates pure ingredients and wants the fresh smell of citrus in her home. 

Source Organics Blood Orange & Vanilla Soy Wax Candle, $44, sourceorganics.com.

This is the gift that gives back. When you purchase this delicate bracelet, you'll help give moms and their newborns access to healthcare in Kenya. Mom is sure to love this thoughtful gift. Plus, the semiprecious rose quartz beads are stunning! 

Semiprecious Tamaa Bracelet – Rose Quartz, $45, metowe.com.

This natural body scrub is perfect for the mom who loves spa-worthy products. Made with luxurious virgin coconut oil and Moroccan rose, the product restores hydration while banishing dead skin cells. 

Herbivore Botanicals Coco Rose Coconut Oil Body Polish, $48.58, nordstrom.com.

Who doesn't love the smell of fresh laundry? Crafted in Canada and made with a real wooden lid, mom is sure to appreciate this jar candle for her home. 

Canadian Living Fresh Laundry Jar Candle, $16.99, bedbathandbeyond.ca.

For many of us, gardening season can’t come fast enough. Fortunately, mom won’t have to wait until those *hopefully* not-so-distant hot summer days arrive. Get her this mini succulent garden so she can exercise her green thumb right away.

Succulent Terrarium Kit, $24.75, etsy.com/ca.

If your mom is the busy, on-the-go kind (aren’t they all?), this audiobook subscription is ideal for her. For just $12.99/month, mom can listen to her favourite books from anywhere, no Kobo required. 

Kobo Audiobook Subscription, $12.99/month, kobo.com.